Before deciding on a particular job, it's useful to understand how you like to work and what sorts of working conditions you prefer.

work part time:

What hours do you want to work? You may want to work part time only, or perhaps having flexible hours is important to you.

Working with leaders:

Think about whether you want to work alone, or with others. Do you like meeting a wide variety of people, or do you prefer to work with only a few people?

You’ll also need to consider if you want to be a leader in your workplace, or if you prefer working as part of a team.

Work environment

Some people say they’d rather do anything than sit behind a desk all day, others may find the comfort of the office ideal. Think about whether you like indoor or outdoor work, and whether you like a quiet or a busy and noisy workplace.

Challenge and variety of work

You may prefer jobs where you get to do a variety of things each day, and where you are never sure what is going to happen. Or, you may prefer to stick to a routine, so you always know what you are doing and what is expected.

You should also consider whether you want to be challenged by your work – and risk making mistakes – or whether you prefer using the skills that you have to do a job well every time.